Because they have yet to pass national legislation protecting the chiropractic profession, Japanese DCs are in a similar situation that U.S. DCs faced. We were fortunate enough to be able to pass chiropractic licensure state by state. The DCs in Japan must accomplish this nationally, which has proved to be an extremely difficult task. And in spite of their efforts, Japanese DCs are currently faced with two chiropractic professions.
Christine Foss, DC, MSEd, ATC, DACBSP, DACRB, ICSC
Dr. Christine Foss has a master’s degree in sports medicine from Old Dominion University, a Doctorate in Chiropractic from New York Chiropractic College and a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Health Sciences. She is a certified athletic trainer, diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, diplomate of the American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board and an Internationally Certified Sports Chiropractor. Currently, she is the director and lead instructor of the NYCC Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician program, education chair for the Federation Internationale de Chiropractique du Sport, and director of education for Foot Levelers. She has worked with Team U.S.A. Track and Field, men’s gymnastics and World Games as a medical staff member.